1Oyu Geyser

Oyu Geyser*, the most famous hot spring among the Seven Hot Springs of Atami, is located about a 20-minute walk from Atami Station, on a side street of the Atami New Fujiya Hotel Annex.

It is said that in the past, hot water and steam would erupt while shaking so violently that it was mistaken for an earthquake, but in recent years the eruptions have gradually weakened, and the hot water is now artificially spouted from the hot spring, which is now maintained and preserved as a cultural asset designated by Atami City. You can still feel the atmosphere of the past from the sight of the hot water erupting violently about once every four minutes.

*Geyser: hot spring periodically erupts with hot water or gas at regular intervals.

Yusaki Shrine, the protector of Atami hot spring

Yusaki Shrine is located very close to Oyu Geyser. The shrine was founded after a god said, "There is a hot hot spring that has the power to cure illnesses," and a small shrine was built to worship the god. The shrine protects Atami's hot springs. We recommend starting your tour of the Seven Hot Springs after visiting Yusaki Shrine.

2Sajiro no Yu and Me no Yu

Sajiro no Yu is located in the Ginza shopping arcade, which is lined with amusement parks, shops, and coffee shops that retain the atmosphere of the Showa era.
It got its name from the fact that it was once located within the mansion of a man named Sajiro, but during the Meiji period it was owned by an inn called "Shinkado Ryokan" and was therefore also known as "Shinkado no Yu."
It is also known as "eye water" because it is said to be effective against eye diseases. The name of this hot spring has changed over the years.

3Kawarayu

Kawarayu is located near Sun Beach, Atami's representative beach, which attracts many beachgoers in the summer. In the old days, this area was a riverside area called Higashihama, and was loved as the only bathing spot where villagers could bathe freely. It is said that the bathhouse was named Kawarayu (Tiles Bath) because the roof was made of tiles.

"Kawarayu" is the closest to the sea among the seven baths. Because of this, the water contains a lot of salt, so much so that it turns cloudy white when you bathe in it.

4Seizaemon no Yu

"Seizaemon no Yu" springs up in front of "Furuya Ryokan," a long-established inn founded in 1806. Furuya Ryokan still uses water from this hot spring even today.

Long ago, a farmer named Seizaemon was riding horseback and fell into the bath and died, which is why the hot spring came to be called "Seizaemon's Bath."
There is a mysterious legend about this hot spring that says, "The way the hot water flows changes depending on how loudly you call Kiyozaemon's name."

5Bath water/water

Retaining the Showa-era bathhouse atmosphere hot spring The "Furo no Yu" is located in front of the Fukushima-ya Ryokan, known as an inn. In the old days, the hot water was so prolific that sake was heated here and steamed buns were sold. It is said that the hot water had the effect of healing wounds.

There is another hot spring nearby the "Furo no Yu." It is cooler than the other springs and contains no salt, so it was named "Mizu no Yu" (Water Hot Spring), which means "warm plain, tasteless water."

This is a spot where you can really feel the richness of Atami's hot springs, as two springs with completely different qualities bubble up right next to each other.

6Kozawa no Yu

Originally, the hot spring was called "Heizaemon's Bath" because it was the garden bath of Yazaemon Sawaguchi, Bunjiro Fujii, and Sanzaemon Yonekura. However, the villagers living nearby called it "Ozawa's Bath" because the land was a small stream. Therefore, the hot spring is now called both "Ozawa's Bath" and "Heizaemon's Bath."

Here, you can make hot spring eggs using the hot steam that is still spouting out today. A colander is provided at the steam vent of the hot water, so you can put a raw egg in it, cover it with a wooden lid, and steam it for around 8 minutes. Raw eggs are available at nearby convenience stores and liquor stores, so buy some and give it a try (depending on the weather, you may not be able to make the eggs due to steam conditions).

7Nonaka no Yu

"Nonaka Yu" is a hot spring on the side of the prefectural road that leads from Atami Station to the neighboring Kurimiya Station. It is about a 15-minute walk from Atami Station. It is said that in the past, hot spring gushed out of the mud around this area, and when you hit it with a cane, it gushed out. In addition, the soil here is red clay, which was used as a material for painting the walls. It is said that the "Nonaka Yu" was not used much for bathing, because the spring was very shallow, so there was no hot water to store hot water.

This is the end of the walking course and it is about an eight minute walk to Kinomiya Shrine, which is famous as a power spot, so it is recommended to visit it at the end of your tour of the Seven Hot Springs.